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Nestlé CEO Backs India's Food Labeling Rules
27 Aug
Summary
- Nestlé CEO supports India's mandatory front-of-pack labeling.
- Company proposes scientific input for consumer awareness program.
- Nestlé India invested Rs 2,830 crore in capacity expansion.
Nestlé's global CEO, Philipp Navratil, welcomed India's proposal for mandatory front-of-pack food labeling. He indicated that manufacturers could offer valuable scientific input to refine the consumer awareness program. Navratil also stated that Nestlé is prepared to share its international experiences with the Indian government regarding this initiative.
This stance from Nestlé follows recent discussions and Supreme Court criticism regarding delays in enforcing such labeling. The company is also investing significantly in India, with recent capacity expansions totaling Rs 2,830 crore over the past two financial years. Nestlé India currently voluntarily displays Guideline Daily Amount information on some of its key brands.
Navratil and Nestlé India's managing director met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the company's ongoing commitment and investments in the country.
